{ "city": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "state": "LA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/la-capital-area-transit-system-board-of-commissioners-206/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2025-12-29", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to approve minutes, policy updates, and 2026 plans at monthly transit meeting", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will conduct its regular December 29, 2025 meeting at 350 North Donmoor Ave in Baton Rouge. The board will vote on approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes and receive administrative and committee reports. Four new items are up for discussion and potential approval, including a Title VI policy update, an employee handbook revision, 2026 election dates for fare-free rides, and the 2026 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_12_Dec_BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-11-18", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_11_Nov25BoardMinutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-11-17", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "CATS Board considers $131,600 backflow assembly contract", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and committee updates. The board is deciding on a water backflow assembly contract and updates to bank account signatories.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_11_Nov_BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-10-21", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers bus fare waivers and collective bargaining strategy", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will review the September 16 meeting minutes and receive executive and financial reports. Action is requested to waive bus fares for the November 15, 2025 election.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_10_Oct_2025BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_10_Oct25BoardMinutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-09-16", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "CATS Board considers fare waivers and bus tire contract", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on a tire lease contract and a change order for the North Transit Center detention pond. The board will also consider waiving bus fares from October 5 to October 11, 2025, due to service changes.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_9_Sep_2025BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_9_Sept25BoardMinutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-08-19", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to vote on 10.60 mill tax rate for Baton Rouge and Baker", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will consider adopting and levying a 10.60 mill ad valorem tax rate for the City of Baton Rouge and the City of Baker for 2025. The board will also vote on a $2.7 million contract amendment for River North and a $636,000 contract renewal for LUBA. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with ATU Local 1546.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_8_Aug_2025BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_8_August25BoardMinutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-07-15", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to vote on $122,770 change order for BRT signage and $350,000 bus stop pads", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board will consider four action items: adjusting public comment time to three minutes, approving a $122,769.75 change order for Avail Real Time Signage at BRT stations, closing a $25,000 contract with Breazeale, Sachse, & Wilson, and approving up to $350,000 for ADA-accessible bus stop pads. The board may also discuss collective bargaining strategy for a renewed ATU Local 1546 contract in executive session. Committee reports were not held.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_7_July_2025BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_7_July25BoardMinutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-06-17", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "CATS Board to discuss CEO's annual evaluation", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and legislative updates. The board may enter an executive session to discuss the CEO's annual evaluation.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_6_Jun_2025BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_6_June25BoardMinutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-05-20", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to vote on COA service changes, equipment disposal, and two state bills", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on three action items: proposed COA service changes, disposal of equipment and vehicles, and House Bills 84 and 179. They will also approve the minutes from the April 15 meeting and hear committee reports.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_5_May_2025BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_5_May25BoardMinutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-04-15", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider change orders for North Transit Center", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports and union updates. The board is scheduled to vote on change orders for the North Transit Center and two service contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_4_Apr_2025BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_4_April25BoardMinutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-03-25", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "CATS Board to consider microtransit contract and new security policies", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will review several administrative items, including new cybersecurity and access control policies. The Board will also consider contracts for microtransit services in Baker, Louisiana, and various service renewals.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_3_March_BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_3_March25BoardMinutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-02-18", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to vote on 2025 meeting dates and liability insurance renewal", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on the 2025 Board and Committee meeting dates, as well as the renewal of CATS liability insurance policies. The board will also discuss a workers' compensation claim in executive session and vote on approving the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_2_Feb_2025BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_2_Feb25BoardMinutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2025-01-28", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to vote on Baker microtransit contract extension and union talks", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on a contract extension with LYNX by CATS for Baker Microtransit Services and a contract renewal with Mansfield Oil. The board will also discuss strategy and status regarding collective bargaining negotiations for a renewed contract with ATU Local 1546 in executive session. Routine items include approval of previous meeting minutes and administrative reports.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_1_Jan_2025BoardAgenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_1_January25BoardMinutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-12-17", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "CATS board to vote on 2025 budget, police contract, and CEO review", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) Board will consider and vote on the 2025 proposed budget and a 2024 budget amendment. The board will also vote on a Baton Rouge Police Department contract renewal and several other contract amendments. In executive session, the board will discuss the CEO's performance, litigation, and collective bargaining negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_12_Dec_2024.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_12_Dec_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-11-19", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "CATS Board to consider waiving bus fares for December 7 election", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports and committee updates. The board will vote on several action items, including health benefits and construction changes. A portion of the meeting will be held in executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and labor negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_11_Nov_2024.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-11-17", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_11_Nov_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-10-17", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_10_Oct_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-10-15", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "CATS Board considers waiving bus fares for upcoming election dates", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The board is considering a proposal to waive bus fares on October 26 and November 5, 2024, to facilitate voting.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_10_Oct_2024.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-09-17", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "CATS board to vote on 2024 property tax levies for Baker and Baton Rouge", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to levy 2024 ad valorem taxes on property in Baker and Baton Rouge, including adjusting millage rates back to the prior year's maximum. The board will also vote on several contract extensions and authorize a contract for ADA-accessible bus stop improvements. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation settlement and an internal safety assessment.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_09_Sep_2024.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-09-15", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_9_Sep_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-08-20", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_8_Aug_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-08-15", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "CATS Board to consider approval of Drug and Alcohol Policy", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports and committee updates. The board is scheduled to consider and approve the CATS Drug and Alcohol Policy.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_08_Aug_2024.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-07-23", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "CATS Board considers $524,214 engineering contract and new purchasing policy", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports and approve several operational policies. The board is considering a construction inspection contract and a tax reassessment. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss four active litigation matters.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_07_Jul_2024.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_7_Jul_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-06-25", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "CATS Board to vote on $1.49M bus farebox upgrade, surplus equipment, and CEO contract", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $1,488,107.12 Genfare bus farebox upgrade (funded by $1,158,485.75 federal and $289,621.37 local dollars), disposal of surplus equipment and vehicles, and a CEO contract. Routine items include minutes approval, committee reports, and meeting dates.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_06_Jun_2024.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_6_Jun_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" }, { "date": "2024-05-28", "body": "Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to vote on contract amendments and CEO negotiations", "summary": "The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes, receive reports, and consider three contract amendments (MV Transportation, Robert Half, Chief of Minds). The board may also enter executive session to discuss CEO contract negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/206_5_May_2024.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/206_5_May_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=206" } ] }